2018-2019 Elder Confirmation

Elder confirmation is on Sunday, May 20 in the Worship Center Lobby. You must be a member of Grace Covenant Church and present to complete a ballot. To learn more about our elders to be confirmed for the 2018-2019 year, please see their bios here.

2017-2018 Elders

He graduated from S.U.N.Y. at Farmingdale, New York, in 1976 and is currently serving as a pastor at Mission: Possible! Austin as the director of operations. He and his sweetheart, Shelley, were married in 1976, and they have been blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.

“My passion for all Christians and Grace Covenant Church is to know the reality of a joy-filled and abundant life realized only through the on-going redeeming grace of God. This includes the transformation of our minds and character as we apply the Truth of the Holy Scriptures. As we live Spirit-directed lives, our Lord is glorified, and His presence and work within us is a testimony to those that do not know Christ as Savior and King.”

He graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Currently Dani is an executive coach for C12, the largest peer advisory group in the country for Christian CEOs and business owners. Prior to that he worked for Saudi Aramco for over 20 years in the Saudi Arabia where his children were born and grew up. Such an extended stay in a Muslim country was formative for his family because it helped to shape their identity as followers of Jesus Christ. Dan and Lynda dated in high school and have been married over four decades. They have been blessed with three children and six grandchildren.

“When Lynda and I first attended Grace, I told her that something is working at this church and that I would just like to get under the hood to see what it is — still trying to put my finger on that! God has richly poured out His favor on our church. I share Matt Cassidy’s vision and passion that he is just the pastor and that we are the ministers. The church’s role is to equip the saints for the work of ministry.”

Gerald Youngblood, Elder

Gerald has attended Grace since 1989 and has been an elder for six years.

He graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1974. For the past fourteen years, he has owned a small high tech company, FlexRadio Systems. He is a recovering serial entrepreneur having started a number of businesses during his career. Gerald and his wife, Virginia, have been married for about four decades and have three children and six grandchildren.

“My vision is that we the people of Grace love Jesus in such a way that His Kingdom is established here and now. Jesus told us that the Kingdom is here now. That means that He is King in our homes, marriages, parenting, friendships, ministry, work and leisure.”

Wayne Lott, Elder

Wayne has served on the Elder board previously, from 2010-2014 and 2016-2018.

He received BS and MS Degrees in Civil Engineering from University of Texas. He is a partner with his brother in Lott Brothers Construction Company. Wayne and his wife, Carla, have been married for over four decades and have two married children, Justin and Sara and have five grandchildren.

“Our impact on the community and the world must start by impacting one believer at a time. I am passionate about the people of Grace continuing to advance in their spiritual growth through God’s transforming spirit, mentoring relationships and committed service. I hope that we are always intentional about encouraging one another to love and do good deeds and never get stuck in our ‘comfort zones.'”

Jason Jupe, Elder

Jason has attended Grace since 2002 and this is his second year serving as an elder.

He graduated from Kettering University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and from Texas Tech with a Master of Science degree in industrial engineering, and he works for Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. Jason and his wife, Erin, have been married for over 12 years and have two sons.

“My vision is to encourage every Grace attender to ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”

Dr. Matt Cassidy, Senior Pastor & Elder

Matt is our primary Bible teacher on Sunday mornings and is in charge of the leadership and development of our Pastoral staff.

He also serves as an elder and has been at Grace since November 1989. He has a Doctorate of Ministry from Talbot Seminary, a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Studies from the International School of Theology and a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas. Matt and his wife, Melinda, have three children.